Top 10 wonders
of North America
candid North America tips
Top 10 rankings
North America
Wonders
Grand Canyon
Teotihuacan
Chichen Itza
Carlsbad Caverns
Metropolitan Museum
Yellowstone
New York Skyline
Niagara Falls
Yosemite
Banff
Brief
descriptions
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is the result of over a billion years of
erosion. Its depth, width and length exceed most visitors' expectations.
Arizona, USA.
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is an ancient religious multiplex. Its Pyramid of the
Sun is as high as a 27-story building. The Pyramid of the Moon is also sizeable.
Near Mexico City
Chichen Itza
This large archaelogical site on the Yucatan Peninsula has well-preserved Mayan
ruins, including the grand Chichen Itza pyramid.
Mexico.
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns are a gigantic cave complex that is viewed via underground sightseeing trails. The
ceiling of one room rises as high as a 20 story building.
New Mexico, USA.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's two
greatest all-around museums. Its art and historical treasures span 5,000 years.
New York, USA.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park has the largest number of geothermal features on earth. Its wildlife
and scenic waterfalls also help draw millions of visitors annually.
Northwest USA.
New York Skyline
The densely packed tall skyscrapers astound the eye. The New York skyline view is dramatic both in the
day and at night. The 102 story Empire State Building is currently the city's tallest structure.
Manhattan, USA.
Niagara Falls
Although Niagara Falls pales in comparison to Iguazu Falls and Victoria Falls, it is still breathtaking.
The view of Horseshoe Falls from
the Canadian (not the American) side is the one that thrills visitors most.
Canada & USA
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a colossal valley framed on
two sides by precipitous mountain cliffs. It is one of nature's most photogenic settings.
California, USA.
Banff
National Park
This natural wonder strategically sits in the rugged Canadian Rockies, offering
vacationers spectacular views of jagged peaks and mountain lakes. Banff National
Park is also known for its fascinating wildlife.
Alberta, Canada
About my Top 10
North America wonder rankings
The first nine North American selections are on my Top 100 Wonders of the World list (and are therefore Gold Medal winners). The tenth selection is a Silver Wonder winner.
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